Osisiogu, E., Inusah, A., Dapila, M., Uwumboranami, A., Amemo, R., Peasa, E. (2025). Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Microbes Isolated from Vegetables Served and Eaten Raw in the Wa Municipality, Ghana. test, 17(1), 99-108. doi: 10.21608/eajbsg.2025.415026
Emmanuel U. Osisiogu; Abdul Waris Inusah; Mabel Dapila; Abigail N. i Uwumboranami; Raphael E. Amemo; Edwarda P. K. Peasa. "Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Microbes Isolated from Vegetables Served and Eaten Raw in the Wa Municipality, Ghana". test, 17, 1, 2025, 99-108. doi: 10.21608/eajbsg.2025.415026
Osisiogu, E., Inusah, A., Dapila, M., Uwumboranami, A., Amemo, R., Peasa, E. (2025). 'Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Microbes Isolated from Vegetables Served and Eaten Raw in the Wa Municipality, Ghana', test, 17(1), pp. 99-108. doi: 10.21608/eajbsg.2025.415026
Osisiogu, E., Inusah, A., Dapila, M., Uwumboranami, A., Amemo, R., Peasa, E. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Microbes Isolated from Vegetables Served and Eaten Raw in the Wa Municipality, Ghana. test, 2025; 17(1): 99-108. doi: 10.21608/eajbsg.2025.415026

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Microbes Isolated from Vegetables Served and Eaten Raw in the Wa Municipality, Ghana

Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences, G. Microbiology
Volume 17, Issue 1, June 2025, Pages 99-108    PDF (725.5 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/eajbsg.2025.415026
Authors
Emmanuel U. Osisiogu1; Abdul Waris Inusah2; Mabel Dapila3; Abigail N. i Uwumboranami4; Raphael E. Amemo5; Edwarda P. K. Peasa6
11Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University, Wa, Ghana.
2Karaga District Hospital, Northern Region, Ghana.
3Battor Catholic Hospital, North Tongu District, Volta Region, Ghana.
4Tamale Teaching Hospital, Tamale Ghana.
5Department of Biomedical Science, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana..
6School of Public Service and Governance, GIMPA, Accra, Ghana.
Abstract
Background: Raw vegetables are an essential part of the Ghanaian diet but can pose health risks due to microbial contamination. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of pathogenic bacteria in raw vegetables and analyse their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in the Wa Municipality, Ghana. Methods: A total of 43 vegetable samples were collected from farms, markets, and street vendors. Bacteria were isolated and identified using standard microbiological techniques. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Results: The study isolated 69 bacterial strains, with Salmonella spp. (37.7%) and Citrobacter freundii (31.9%) being the most prevalent. High levels of antimicrobial resistance were observed, particularly in Salmonella spp., which showed 100% resistance to several antibiotics including ceftazidime, cefdinir, cefuroxime, and ceftriaxone. Conclusion: The high prevalence of pathogenic bacteria and their significant antimicrobial resistance in raw vegetables highlight a serious public health concern in the Wa Municipality. Improved food safety measures and antimicrobial stewardship are urgently needed to address this issue.
Keywords
Raw vegetables; Foodborne pathogens; antimicrobial resistance; Food safety; Ghana
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